“I believe that we all have our own unique journey in life.The client is the driver of that journey & sets the goals. I'm the vehicle to help you get there. Clients that do best are ones that are serious about COMMITTING & ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING to recover from their pain or reach their goals. You must go through the pain to get over the pain! I offer Life Coaching, Major Life Transitions Consulting, & Parent Ed/ Consulting - birth to postpartum issues, family adjustment, (blended families), child behavior & positive discipline.I stress effective communication skills, conflict resolution & relationship skills for couples/families.

“Are you feeling: Anxious, overwhelmed, withdrawn, dissatisfied with your job,spouse, or life in general? Have you thought about talking with someone? Maybe the time is right to do just that. Talk with a highly experienced professional psychotherapist and life coach. You don't have to feel this way any longer. I know that the hardest part is making the call. Come and meet with me and see how comfortable changing your life can be.

“You don't have to let the past determine your future. Regardless of where you are today, you can achieve whatever goal you have: more joy, happier relationships, weight loss, greater success at work. As a practitioner, I combine my training in both psychology (including with Dr. Aaron Beck, the founder of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and coaching to offer you action-oriented life-changing tools. For most clients, this means short-term coaching to make long-term changes. You won't lie on my couch and relive your childhood (unless you really want to :).

“I want to support clients that are looking to make changes in their lives and grow. It is my job to do my best to put myself in my clients shoes to understand where they are at, while it is my clients' job to educate me the best they can on themselves. Together we can do good therapeutic work. I am rather goal oriented in therapy and use a variety of tools, depending on the needs of my client. Some areas of work may include anger management, sport performance, healthy lifestyle changes, behavior changes, performance anxiety, sexuality, relationships, communication, mood.

“We have all heard that the only constant in life is change. Dealing with change can be difficult and challenging! Often times we need someone outside of our inner circle to explore these obstacles and changes with. Therapy is an opportunity for you to be yourself in a safe, unbiased environment. I am committed to creating an honest and compassionate relationship with each of my clients. I believe it is crucial to build on your strengths and empower you to create the changes you desire.

“I believe psychotherapy is pursuing your inner truth. While most people seek counseling to ameliorate painful personal or interpersonal symptoms, the solution is not as simple as deciding to be different tomorrow. We need to understand when and why our self-destructive ways began. We need to see how we have created patterns and habits that maintain our personal suffering. Our mind is designed to keep those important, but uncomfortable, insights out of view. Once we can find the courage and strength to truly face our whole reality, we can begin the joyful process of designing an authentic lifestyle which brings true happiness.

“Life is complicated. Why complicate it more? My goal is to help you find easy solutions to everyday challenges that affect your personal life and relationships. For a very affordable fee you can achieve peace of mind for yourself and find satisfaction in relationships with people you love. It is often difficult to find time to get help while managing a busy lifestyle, which is why I offer a specialized, no commitment, pay-as-you-go system. I offer a first-time consultation for $110 and all future visits are only $55 per hour.

“I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years clinical and 12 years teaching experience. (Please see the SEMINAR page of my website for list of courses). In my practice I utilize both, new effective treatment techniques as well as traditional psychotherapeutic models. In many cases I focus on solution oriented, effective, symptom relief. I understand that individuals are complex and psychological concerns cannot be separated from family dynamics, personal history, identity issues, work related stress, and physical health. When necessary, and with client's permission, I collaborate with all healthcare professionals to create a 'think tank' approach to treatment.

“In today's challenging environment, personal and career changes and demands can strain your ability to cope. People often experience a mixture of anxiety and depression. Relationships suffer. Finding new solutions and building resilience requires clarity and perspective. Clarity paves the way to develop new skills and enhanced resilience. An ideal match between you and a therapist provides guidance needed to find a new path. With over 25 years of experience, I bring deep passion and commitment to support you in resolving symptoms and issues that are barriers to well-being and success. My clients include individual adults and couples.

“MY GOAL FOR HELPING YOU IS SIMPLE. I want to help you feel more in control and better about yourself, your relationships and your overall life. I am confident that I can help you to find the solutions you want as we work one step at a time to make it happen. Counseling can be one of the best "investments" that you will ever make. If you have never been for counseling before or if you are dealing with some issues that seem overwhelming, complicated or even frightening, you can count on me to help you to feel more comfortable in facing them. .

“IS THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING NOW THE LIFE THAT WANTS TO LIVE IN YOU? If not, I can help! Create the reality you want. Dare to dream. Find your passion. Change directions. Discover your untapped potential. Celebrate relationships. Enrich your spirit. Live your best life by being your BEST self! With a collaborative counseling/coaching style, I offer guidance, support, education and strategies to empower you to achieve your goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Working together will provide you with opportunities to grow and learn to:
Accept Accountability for your
Choices, Actions & Reactions

“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a Masters degree in Family Counseling and over 10 years experience working with children, teenagers and adults as a therapist, school counselor and special education teacher. I am a strength-based therapist utilizing solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and client-centered therapy. To support my interventions with young children, I am trained in the use of play therapy. I specializes in working with children and families struggling with behavioral issues at home and in school; and with children and adults experiencing life transitions.

“I am most effective with those who are hurting and want to make sense of what is keeping them from living the lives they want. I enjoy supporting those who are seeking meaning and direction in their lives. These are people who want to make a difference with their lives. I love supporting those who want more alive, dynamic and authentic relationships with themselves, others and God. I help people feel their feelings, challenge mistaken beliefs, and try new and transformational ways of living and being. I bring understanding, encouragement, challenge and hope.

“To young people the world is chaotic; filled with academic, parental and peer pressures. Their inner strengths and desires get lost amid the noise. I teach my client to see through the chaos and to take control of what is best for each of them. Young people need another voice, an objective voice that makes them question who they are and what they want. Not only the voice of a parent, teacher or school because all three are unable to be truly objective. My role is that of mentor/guide asking the question "What is it that you really want?"

“ANXIETY IS PROBABLY THE REASON THAT YOU ARE LOOKING HERE. You have anxiety about something even if you're not sure what it's about. Even if you do know the source, you feel confused as to how to handle it. But you know that it's keeping you from being able to get on with your life, and is probably affecting your functioning.You need to find a solution. That's what we do here in a relaxed, supportive way.We figure out the problem and find a way to make it better.

“Hello and welcome to my practice. I have been helping people make positive changes in their lives for 17 years. My current focus is on helping people who have had a significant loss in their life- it could be a recent divorce or separation, a life changing medical diagnosis, loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. I also work with people who have depression and anxiety and help them learn how to practice more effective ways of coping. I work best with people who are motivated to improve their lives through attainable goals.

“My ideal clients are adults, and may typically be dealing with anxiety or depression. I specifically focus on women's issues-body image, mid-life career changes, relationship issues, divorce, and empty nesters choosing to reinvent themselves. I do also work with teen-age girls struggling with self-esteem issues. My Mayo Clinic Wellness Coaching certification allows me to treat individuals looking to create any health or wellness behavior change-be it losing weight, quitting smoking, or creating better financial wealth. I also assist clients in matching their "inside" vision of themselves to their "outside" appearance, through health /wellness techniques.

“I am a seasoned clinician with over 20 years of experience providing services to adolescents, adults and couples. Providing a warm atmosphere where the person can feel safe and understood, I help my clients explore and understand how past/current issues are impacting and "coming in the way" of being able to fully enjoy life and set future attainable goals. We will address how certain emotions affect our way of thinking, performing and our capacity to feel "free". Since the mind and body are deeply and strongly connected, I consider the relationship between presenting issues, family history, current relationships and ongoing sources of stress.

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